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Old 03 January 2007, 15:04   #1
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Not really RIB related but JK will move to correct location.
I know a number of RIB owners also have 4x4 .
I am toying with a trip overland to either Dakar or Gambia JAN 2008 .
Outline to drive in loose convoy with a mate or two on motorbikes bush camping and then ship back .Not planning to use these guys but similar route etc http://www.kuduexpeditions.com/expeditions.htm.
We will be in either a Disco or 130 Crew cab .
Any one who like the idea get in touch and lets chat about it . We could take a SIB on the roof to use enroute !
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Old 04 January 2007, 18:14   #2
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There must be some one who would like to do it !
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I would but my LR is at the wrong end of the world
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We have considered it either in the defender or disco, but never looked into it in more detail.

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I'd love to do it but I can't afford to
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I have quite a few friends in the Gambia who could be of use - I am also thinking of starting a business over there - we will see.
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Believe it or not I can be quite diplomatic when I need to be!!!
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I am also thinking of starting a business over there - we will see.
When are you off, and will you promise to stay in touch. Bye.
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Nos' you can come for free in the back and be our minder I understand you can be quite 'usefull' !
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You won't get rid of me that easily!!! I wouldn't dream of staying there - I don't like the heat.
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That explains living in Swansea then.

Would love to, but doubt my wallet will stretch to seeing my Disco go that far :P
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Nos' you can come for free in the back and be our minder I understand you can be quite 'usefull' !
I can be quite handy with a spanner

I was offered a job several years back doing rough safaris in Africa using ex-army TK's after passing my class 2 HGV. I almost wish I'd done it now but the pay was so poor I had to turn it down. Apparently they were quite impressed that I'd done a lot of offroad training using 110's with 7 people aboard
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